Making a campfire (or what I like to call caveman television) is by far one of the most fun parts of camping. It’s also a really important survival skill to know in case you ever need to signal for help, dry wet clothing or purify water. Here’s what you need to know to make a […]
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After over a decade of family camping adventures across national parks and backcountry trails, I’ve witnessed countless camping disasters that could have been easily avoided. From electronics disrupting wildlife to dangerous fire accelerants causing evacuation scares, these experiences taught me valuable lessons about what not to pack. While there are plenty of lists of what
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Fall is my absolute favorite time to go camping and hiking. There are no bugs. The leaves are gorgeous and crowds have gone home. But camping in fall can mean a lot of rain. Which also means mud. To make it worse, it gets cold.
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On a basic level, camping means spending the night in nature, usually in a simple shelter like a tent. However, there are many different definitions of camping. For one person, it might mean sleeping under the stars in the remote wilderness whereas for others it might mean going to a luxury campground with full amenities.
There are now a lot of great ultralight power banks for backpacking. However, one interesting solution is to use 18650 batteries and use them as a power source. To make this work, you need a charger that also has discharging capabilities: then you can plug in your phone or other devices and charge them with
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Want your kids to get outside, even if the weather is bad? At the very least, they are going to need a rain jacket. There are a lot of options for kids rain jackets. I’ve narrowed it down by waterproof rating, how breathable the fabric is, durability, and features like adjustable hoods. Oh, and cute
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